Finding the Third Proportional to 62,664 and 93,975
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,664 and 93,975 is: 140,931.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,664 : 93,975 = 93,975 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,664/93,975 = 93,975/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,664x = 93,975 × 93,975 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,664x = 8,831,300,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,831,300,625/62,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,931.01
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